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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,963.76, 41,971.56 and 14,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,963.76, 41,971.56 and 14,122.48 is: 21,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,963.76 : 41,971.56 = 14,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,963.76/41,971.56 = 14,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,963.76x = 41,971.56 × 14,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,963.76x = 592,742,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,742,516.67/27,963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.81

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